Synonyms of curled up

curled up

verb

past tense of curl up

as in snuggled

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily

I love to curl up in a big chair with a good book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snuggled
• nestled
• crouched
• snugged
• hunkered (down)
• huddled
• hunched
• squatted
• burrowed
• couched
• scrunched
• squinched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curled up

Christmastime means dropping temperatures, more time curled up on the couch, and a general desire to chillax. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

The senior dog was found curled up in Osbornedale State Park by a woman who was walking her own dog, according to Shelton Animal Control. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

During my stay some visitors curled up on the couches against the evening desert chill, sipping hot drinks spiked with Amarula, a South African liqueur, surrounded by flickering candles. — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Once brimming with life, the Dodgers’ historic quest has curled up into a withered heap. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The black-and-white photograph shows Hepworth seated with her arms and legs crossed, a tea set in the foreground and a cat curled up on a couch. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Spade curled up in a ball under falling debris, having lost sight of D’Allara, who was later confirmed dead. — ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Among them was 30-year-old physical education teacher Elaine Delis Ramos, who curled up next to loved ones on the boardwalk on top of a thick blanket in search of a breeze. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

And one of the best spots to sneak in a few pages is curled up in a comfy chair at home. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026